You are invited to join SDIS for this informational and interactive session to learn more about the SDIS Employee Benefits Program.

Topics will include:

Health Plan Basics
 - A refresher on how to understand your health plan

 - What is a deductible and when does a member have to pay toward the deductible?

 - What does "Out of Pocket Maximum" mean?

 - How does a member know how much they have to pay before the plan pays 100%?

 - What are HSA and HRA plans and how do they work?

 - What is a Section 125 Plan and how does it work? How does it help members?

What is Happening in the World of Pharmacy and Medications?

Gene therapy is creating exciting opportunities for treatment of conditions that were untreatable before. In addition, new cancer drugs based on gene therapy have the potential to eventually cure certain types of cancer. However, the cost of these new treatments is enormous. This session will discuss the latest pharmacy trends, breakthroughs, and cost trends.

Health Care Legislative Update

The 2018 Legislative session is coming to a close. Learn which health insurance bills passed and which failed. Also, a prediction of what we are likely to see back before the Legislature in 2019 will be discussed.

Renewal Update

 - Rates have now been set for the July 1, 2018 renewal!

 - Learn about any coverage changes or enhancements.

 - BMI dependent audit update.

 - MD Live video medicine update.

 - Willamette Dental offering.

 - Marking the Master Application "as-is" if the district has no changes.

 - Fully completing the master application if the district changes options or add other coverage.

 - Emailing all master applications to SDIS: sbarker@sdao.com

TIME: 1 - 3 pm